General Electric Refrigerator Auger, Helix, Crusher

This stationary display blade secures and positions the appliance's front display/overlay so controls and indicators stay aligned and visible. It replaces a cracked, loose, or missing display blade to restore a stable display surface. What it does:

• Holds the display/overlay in the correct position behind the control panel
• Prevents the display from rattling or shifting during normal use
• Restores a flush, aligned appearance when the original blade is broken or worn
• Helps keep buttons and indicators properly supported for reliable operation

• Disconnect power to the appliance before starting any repair.
• Removal usually requires removing the front/display trim or bezel; use basic hand tools.
• Handle small plastic parts carefully to avoid cracking during removal/installation.

Ice dispenser not crushing ice properly or making grinding noises? This refrigerator ice crusher auger assembly connects the motor to the crushing blades.

If you need the auger only you must order both WR17X11705 and this nut.

If your ice dispenser won't crush ice or produces unevenly crushed ice, this refrigerator ice crusher blade may be worn. Typically a 15-minute repair.

Fix ice dispenser jamming or not crushing ice with replacement auger blades. Common fix for ice crushing problems in side-by-side refrigerators.

Ice not crushing or dispensing properly? This refrigerator ice crusher auger blade assembly moves ice through the dispenser. Common DIY fix.

Ice not dispensing or dispensing slowly? This refrigerator ice dispenser auger moves crushed or cubed ice from bin to chute. Moderate DIY repair.

Fix crushed ice not dispensing or ice jamming issues with this refrigerator ice crusher auger. Moderately difficult repair requiring disassembly.

Ice won't crush or dispenses slowly? This refrigerator ice crusher auger blade assembly moves and crushes ice for proper dispensing. Easy DIY fix.